The Maine Coast - Fall in Love with Color Workshop (October 12-17th, 2008):

"Marc's skill and enthusiasm for teaching is only matched by his incredibly inspiring photographs. Thank you for a great workshop today!"

"The class was amazing and my photography is at a new level. To make matters worse, I can’t take classes anywhere else now since they just aren’t up to the standard set by Vancouver Photo Workshops; the competition is a waste of time by comparison."

Join us for an incredible four-day, five-night journey to the Eastern Seaboard.
During the month of October Maine experiences an incredible explosion of color. There are very few places in the world where fall is this vibrant. Every shade of red, orange and yellow is represented in the turning leaves and capturing this display is an event not to be missed.

This workshop is limited to only 10 participants as to ensure maximum personal attention and one-on-one instruction opportunities.

For this workshop you will stay in luxury ocean view accommodation in the heart of Bar Harbor. This will provide quick and easy access to Acadia National Park with its abundance of maple trees and to the coastline for sunrise and sunset shoots over the Atlantic Ocean. In the hotel your every need will be catered for allowing you to relax and concentrate on your images.

This workshop is designed for both Professional and Student Photographers.

Following the Maine Coast: ‘Fall In Love With Color’ Workshop will be our Maine Coast: ‘Fine Art B/W Landscape And Long Exposure’ Workshop. We will stay in Bar Harbor for another 2 days of shooting in different locations, then head down the coast to some amazing ocean viewpoints.

If you wish to participate in both workshops we will offer you a 10% discount on the final price.

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What You Will See

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park have been attracting visitors for centuries. The rugged beauty and breathtaking seascapes create visual masterpieces. Opportunities for award winning images abound, from dramatic cliffs to picturesque lakes to sun kissed beaches and fall foliage, Maine has it all.
Some of the places we will visit on this workshop includes: Otter Cliff, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Cadillac Mountain. We will ensure maximum time shooting at all locations and access to the best vantage points for color photography. Also included will be an amazing full moon shoot on October 14th, so remember to bring a tripod!

What We Offer

For the Professional: A luxury vacation designed by photographers for photographers. Take a break from your hectic schedule and rediscover the freedom of focusing on nothing other than ‘the perfect shot’. Our locations will inspire and ensure the capture of stunning images. Our accommodation impresses with ocean views from every room and our flexible schedule allows for personal time, as well as, group shooting activities. Peer reviews and discussion of work are also offered.

For the Student: The Director of Vancouver Photo Workshops, Marc Koegel will offer instruction, critique and optional lectures throughout the course of the trip. We will focus on in-camera creative techniques such as macro/close-up shooting, multiple exposure, selective depth of field, time exposures and creative compositing, as well as, digital darkroom work such as HDR and color to B/W conversion. You will be inspired by the work of prominent landscape photographers to create your own personal vision.

Walking away with a fantastic portfolio is what this workshop is all about. Marc will offer instruction, critique and optional lectures throughout the course of the trip. Course manuals and notes are included.

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About the Instructor :

Your instructor Marc is a local award winning fine-art photographer. His images have been widely exhbited in Canada, the US and Europe. He has been working on his current series of fine-art black and white landscapes for over 4 years, refining his vision and techniques along the way. You can visit his website to view his porfolio, at www.marckoegel.com

Equipment / What to Bring:

Participants may choose to use either film or digital equipment. If you plan on shooting digital, please make sure your camera has a minimum resolution of 8 megapixel and is no older than 2 years. Film shooters can choose any format, from 35 mm up to 4x5.

Please bring a good and sturdy tripod, and a cable release to allow the shutter of your camera to stay open for longer than 30 seconds.

Marc prefers to work with wideangle lenses, mostly prime lenses. However, you are encouraged to bring as many lenses as you like

We will have specialized equipment, such as ND filters used for long exposures during the daytime, available for students to use. We will also have a selection of color and polarizing filters, but please do bring any and all of your gear as well.

Finally, if you would like to work on your digital files during the workshop, it is recommended to bring your laptop. We'll have a computer station setup for student's use during the workshop as well, and can provide services including backing up of your data and CD/DVD burning.

Please contact us for more information - we look forward to hearing from you!

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What is included in the Workshop cost?

This is an all-inclusive Workshop offering, the tuition fee includes the following:

- All instruction in the field (Instructor plus assistant)
- 5 Nights accommodation (double occupancy).
- Gourmet Breakfirst each day
- Luxury Van transportation along the Maine Coast (we'll meet in Bar Harbour)
- Entrance fees to Arcadia National Park and all other provincial parks we visit
- Use of our portable digital lab to download, edit, and backup your images
- Conference and meeting room access 24 hours per day
- Nightly lectures and critiques of student images
- Group Dinner on the last evening we spent together

What is not included:

- Film and processing costs (if you are not shooting digital)
- Food and Drinks, with the exception of our final group dinner on Thursday

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Please note: You can upgrade to single occupancy for an additional $400 fee.

Following the Maine Coast: ‘Fall In Love With Color’ Workshop will be our Maine Coast: ‘Fine Art B/W Landscape And Long Exposure’ Workshop. We will stay in Bar Harbor for another 2 days of shooting in different locations, then head down the coast to some amazing ocean viewpoints.

If you wish to participate in both workshops we will offer you a 10% discount on the final price.

Register and pay in full by May 15th, 2008 and receive $100 of regular tuition fees.

 

Workshop:
Date: October 12 - 17th, 2008	Time: All Day	Location: Bar Harbour, Maine (USA)	Instructor/ Speaker: Marc Koegel